No Securities Exam Requirement?

Hey everybody - I will be starting full-time this summer and my firm does not require me to take any securities exams (SIE, Series 63, or Series 79). Would it be beneficial for me to sign up and take any of these exams anyway if my plan is to potentially exit to private equity in the future?

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It won't matter for anything PE or buyside related, but if you ever think about lateraling to another firm in the future, I have a feeling it might matter, but again, not sure. Basing this theory off because a bank might want to hire someone who is already licensed to just plug them in ASAP upon hiring. On the other hand, IDK if a firm would really care and might give you a month to finalize your registration.

 

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